Denese and Mark, the owners, are absolutely wonderful and the venue is better than we could have…read moreever imagined! My husband and I were just married here July 13,2019 and it was a dream. Not to mention the service the owners provided! Mr. Mark drove my husband, the photographer, videographer and I around the property in the golf cart to expedite the pictures and video process after the ceremony so that we could get back to our guests quicker, it is the little details that mean the world and this venue takes every detail into account. Very grateful for Clark Plantation Venue! -The Warrens

My husband and I just married at Clark Plantation December 17th, 2022 which hosted 100 guests. From…read morethe moment we pulled in and parked, we could tell this place was special. It's a gorgeous venue (includes bridal cottage and groomsmen suite) for both the ceremony & the reception. Not only is the venue amazing enough but the people involved are what make it. Debbie (the event/day-of coordinator) went above and beyond for us. Answered all of the questions we had leading up to our day and also handled all of the vendors the day of so we didn't have to worry about anything. We also followed her vendor recommendations that worked out perfect. Libby & George own the property and Libby was our officiant as well. She handled the ceremony part to perfection. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The endless photo opportunities, the indoor spacing and set up for reception & the people involved are why we would highly recommend Clark for a special day. - the Kopp's

I got engaged on January 5, 2012 and immediately we started looking for a ceremony/reception venue…read more We knew not to wait because the sooner you find a place, the sooner you can book it, and the less likely you are to be disappointed that it was taken and you "should have" done it sooner. Even that far ahead we ran into places already booked. We had a budget to stick to, but more importantly than that we wanted to find a place that spoke to us spiritually, a place that felt like "us", where our friends and family who weren't christian would be comfortable along side those who were. We wanted somewhere that was beautiful in itself, that we didn't need to decorate it one bit. We didn't want runners, or ribbons, or ferns or flowers. We wanted us, our guests, and the space to be full of love, not decorations. We also wanted somewhere that had a space for a reception, that had a kitchen to use, AND you can serve alcohol. Gainesville is lacking in places that have those options and are affordable. Through a friend of ours, we found the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville. We called and spoke to Cam Pierce who is the office administrator and he confirmed that their church fit all our needs. According to their website: "We welcome people, be they Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Christian, Deist, Free-thinker, Hindu, Humanist, Jew, Muslim, Pagan, Theist, Wiccan, or those who seek their own spiritual path. We welcome people without regard to economic status, ethnicity, physical ability, race, or sexual orientation. We welcome the very old, the very young, and all ages in between" Their sanctuary is HUGE and gorgeous, the acoustics are amazing we didnt need microphones at all. They have rooms to change in, a cry room for the babies, and they also have a Social Hall for a reception space if needed. We chose in the end not to use their social hall for our reception because we couldnt decorate it the night before or get into it the day of the wedding because they had previous meetings scheduled there. But they do allow alcohol, and there is a nice size fully stocked kitchen. Cam showed us how to get in and out of the space, and the checklist as to how to leave it when we were done. They leave you alone, no watchful eyes on you at your own ceremony, which is so less stressful and needed. The grounds are amazing, with a memory garden in the back and a Labyrinth. UUFG was the perfect space for us, and they are just so laid back and easy to work with!

My brother got married here and everything was beautiful from the reception area in the barn to the…read moreceremony down by the lake! The entire barn is air conditioned which was an added bonus and there was plenty of room for everyone!

Beautiful old architecture of UF. Large and wonderful sounding organ inside. I both performed and…read morewatched performances here and it is always fun! There isn't too much seating so if you are bringing a large group, come early to save seats!

Amazing performance here! Definitely should come and see. One of the most beautiful old…read morearchitecture in the university.

We areived, because my photography friend and I wanted s9me amazing pictures. There was a wedding…read moregoing on as we arrived, so we walked down the path of the UF conservation area. Other people had the same Idea, several were fishing or just enjoying the warm spring sun. At the chapel, we saw a young alligator as well as lots of bird life. It really is a special spot.

Beautiful place for many types of events nice inviting and clean . The acoustics are amazingread more

This venue was gorgeous! I want to come back during the daytime so I can see the full farm!…read more The parking was close to the venue which was nice, and there was ample parking so it wasn't hectic at all. The barn was great, spacious, well decorated and not run down at all. I can imagine it being a great venue for many occasions. There was another building right next to the barn, not sure what it would be called. It was also very nice. It was much bigger than the barn, but had less charm. Overall it was a great venue, and definitely a great place to think about hosting future events. If anyone is having a wedding- this would be a great place to do it!

Hidden Gem!! I wish there was a 6 star!!…read more Nirvanaglo is pure brilliance. They took our vision and elevated it into something cinematic. Their attention to detail, their refined eye for design, and their commitment to high-end quality make them stand out in the world of luxury event rentals. The team is incredibly professional, lightning-fast with service, and communicates with clarity and confidence. They made the entire experience easy, smooth, and unforgettable. Highly recommended.

Nirvanaglo turned our event into a beautifully curated dreamscape. Their design sense is sharp,…read moremodern, and irresistibly luxe, and their team moves with the calm precision of seasoned pros. Communication was crisp, updates arrived before I even had to ask, and their quick service felt like having a concierge team dedicated to our event. A flawless experience from a company that clearly knows how to craft unforgettable moments.

The Straughn Center is a wonderful location to rent from. Gabi, the current coordinator for the…read morespace, is absolutely wonderful. She's very quick to respond and always willing to help out all of her clients and provide them with the best experience possible. However, please note that this space isn't available for highly social functions like weddings or receptions. It's more geared for meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and other professional experiences. Audio-visual services are included (microphones, projectors, screen, in-house computer). Rectangles tables and chairs are also included, but if you want to have round tables you will need to rent them. Overall, wonderful place and all I've ever encountered with the space has been entirely positive! You won't regret using this location for your next meeting. :)